Brave the cold so others do not have to this Christmas Day

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

COPE Galway has launched its 26th annual Christmas Day Swim and the local charity is calling on all Galwegians to once again don the togs and make a splash in order to raise much needed funds.

Catch the lyrical treat that is Coda in concert next week

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Lovers of harmonies and the incredible instrument that is the human voice will find a musical Mecca in Nun’s Island Theatre on Friday 11 December, as Coda play their first concert there. Oranmore-born Leonard Kelly is a founder member of this all-male, seven-strong group who are becoming something of a phenomenon nationwide as their richly-harmonised approach to vocal performance reaches an ever-growing audience.

South Connemara fire fighters to work with county ahead of opening of first fire station

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has welcomed confirmation that from this month the fire fighters from the new South Connemara fire station will be accompanying colleagues from Clifden and the City on call-outs as part of their final phase of training.

Coffee morning for charity which supports women’s health in Ethiopia

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

A fundraising coffee morning will take place this weekend in NUI Galway’s Institute for Lifecourse and Society to raise funds for a charity which works to provide safe obstetric facilities to women in Ethiopia.

Christmas at McDonogh Home Garden and DIY — 190 years on

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Every year since 1825, McDonogh’s of Galway have been delighted to help Galway people celebrate Christmas by providing a range of decorations, trees, lighting and accessories to help brighten any home or business. This year is no different and McDonoghs have extended their tree and lighting display into their Garden Centre so prospective customers can view their favourite tree and lighting before choosing from their extensive range.

Within the store itself they have a range of indoor accessories, decorations and Christmas figurines to suit all tastes. Night lights, scented candles, Yule logs, candlebridge lights and cribs.

Collins McNicholas sold in management buyout by three senior executives

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Collins McNicholas, one of Ireland’s most respected and long-established recruitment and HR services companies has been sold in a management buy-out (MBO) that will see the firm taken over by its three most senior executives.

Galway Lions Club annual Radio Auction next week

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

The Galway Lions Club has launched its annual Radio Auction which will be held on Friday December 11 in the Salthill Hotel between 9am and 12pm.

The auction will once again be broadcast live on the Keith Finnegan Show. Galway Lions is seeking the support of local businesses and organisations, in helping the less well-off in our community, by either making a financial donation or by sponsoring an item that can be auctioned.

Call to postpone IFA leadership election gains traction locally

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

With the controversy in the IFA showing no sign of abating, the Galway county chairman has called for cool heads to get the organisation out of its current choppy waters.

Bish move to Dangan back on the agenda in new draft development plan

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Plans to move St Joseph’s College, The Bish, to a new site were back before the Galway City Council this week following a proposal seeking to designate lands in Dangan, owned by NUI Galway, for the development of a secondary school. The proposal has been included in the draft Galway City Development Plan 2017-2023, which councillors met to discuss on Monday.

Councillors voted against rezoning the lands by a narrow majority when the proposal last came before the council 10 years ago, though the Bish site on Nuns’ Island was rezoned for residential use under the current development plan.

Rates system forces small businesses to pay massive rates but gives big companies reductions - Rabbitte

Wed, Dec 02, 2015

The madness of upward only rent reviews and rates based on valuations dating back to the boom years is seeing small businesses in Galway "having to fork out for huge rates bills", while big utility companies can availing of substantially reduced rates.

Joe Higgins to speak at public meeting in city

Tue, Dec 01, 2015

Joe Higgins TD will address a public meeting organised by the Anti Austerity Alliance in the Westwood Hotel, Newcastle, tomorrow [Wednesday December 2] at 8pm.

Fianna Fáil launches major plan to protect islanders' quality of life

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív are visiting Inis Mór today (Thursday) to launch a comprehensive 12 Point Plan to improve life on the Islands.

Is Brian's departure Derek's opportunity?

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

For the last 12 to 18 months, Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan has been regarded by pundits and political anoraks as the constituency's 'dead man walking', not so much 'the lad most likely to...' but rather the 'absolute certainty' to lose his seat.

‘I’m passionate about seafood’

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

This Sunday, November 29, Oscar’s Seafood Bistro on Dominick Street hosts the launch of chef and proprietor Michael O Meara’s stunning new book, Sea Gastronomy: Fish and Shellfish of the North Atlantic. More than a cookery book, this is an engrossing encyclopaedia of fish and shellfish, which will be equally as valuable to aspiring chefs as to those who are passionate about cooking at home.

Frustrated A&E nurses quit overcrowded UHG for private hospitals

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Unacceptable working conditions at the emergency department of the west's biggest hospital is driving highly trained and experienced nurses out of the public system into the arms of local private hospitals.

Mike Cubbard to contest Election 2016

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Mike Cubbard, the Independent city councillor has formally declared he will be running for Dáil Éireann in the Galway West constituency at next year's General Election.

Cllr Charity demands increased security after courthouse stabbing

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

There has been a call for heightened security at Galway Courthouse following a serious incident yesterday (Wednesday) morning. Gardai on the premises rushed to the scene following a stabbing in the foyer at around 11am. It is understood a dispute between members of two feuding families broke out while court was in session.

Light rail supporters strike back at Cllr Larkin's 'utterly stupid conception' remarks

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

A war of words has broken out between supporters and opponents of a light rail system for Galway, since Cllr Noel Larkin branded any such proposals an "utterly stupid conception". In turn he has been accused on "dwelling on the negative".

Much is lost twixt the shovel and the Charvet

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Aren’t we a great little country after all for our exorbitant wages in the most extraordinary of places.

20 per cent off everything at Thérapie Clinic

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The annual Christmas event will take place tomorrow Friday November 27. Each year Therapie Clinic offer exclusive discounts and special treats for customers in the run up to Christmas, this year promises to be even better. 

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